Theo Fleury: Trauma, stardom, and a downward spiral on the latest Tremendous Upside episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 27, 2020 · 30 MIN

Theo Fleury: Trauma, stardom, and a downward spiral on the latest Tremendous Upside

from The Hilarious World of Depression · host American Public Media

Theo Fleury hit the ice at age five. He was a hockey phenom at 14, a Stanley Cup champion at 20 and an Olympic gold medalist at 33. He was also keeping a terrible secret. As a teen, he was sexually assaulted by one of his coaches. Hockey became an escape, but it couldn’t fix everything; he faced addiction and suicidal thoughts. Today, Theo is sober, and he talks with host Chamique Holdsclaw about what it took to get there.Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

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Theo Fleury hit the ice at age five. He was a hockey phenom at 14, a Stanley Cup champion at 20 and an Olympic gold medalist at 33. He was also keeping a terrible secret. As a teen, he was sexually assaulted by one of his coaches. Hockey became an...

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